Patrice Talon

Quotes

• “My mandate (as the President of Benin) will be a mandate of rupture, transition and reforms.”
• “I must admit that I am not at all pleased with the current state of electoral dynamics. It is damaging to our country’s image. However, this is no reason to call for reform of the party system, let alone the electoral code”
• “We want people throughout Benin to feel involved in the actions of a party, in the power of a party. Even if the party does not have a majority everywhere, it should have a sufficient presence everywhere”
• “I would like my words to be perceived in their sincerity, in their solemnity”
• “I have strengthened the constitution myself to stipulate that no one can serve more than two terms in their life.”
• “The next president of Benin will be my president, from my country, my family, my community and everything that is dear to me”

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